HBCA, ResourceWest Head: LRT Facility Would Undermine Blake Road Efforts

‘I don’t care how beautiful you make it, it shows a very negative impact to the people living in that area,’ Judy Elling said.

Hopkins Business & Civic Association board president and ResourceWest executive director Judy Elling worried Wednesday night that a potential Southwest Transitway operations and maintenance facility near Blake Road would undermine the community’s efforts to improve the area. Listen to Elling's full speech in the audio above. Elling said the sites under consideration—8098 Excelsior Boulevard and a handful of parcels along Powell Road—would disrupt the vision the city is working toward: I don’t care how beautiful you make it, it shows a very negative impact to the people living in that area—and it mitigates all the hard work that the City of Hopkins, the Police Department, the school district and all the nonprofits have put in to making this…

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PHOTOS: Hopkins Fills ‘Empty Bowls’

The annual event raises money for ResourceWest and ICA Foodshelf.

People flocked to the Hopkins Center for the Arts on Tuesday for the 15th Annual Empty Bowls fundraiser. The event, which runs through 7 p.m., raises money for ResourceWest and ICA Foodshelf. People from all over the community first got together for bowl-making events, some of which were taught by school art instructors and local students. Attendees then make a free will donation; choose their favorite bowl from among 1,000s created by local artists, students and volunteers; enjoy a simple bowl of soup and bread and return home with the bowl. There is also be musical entertainment, and professional artists have donated bowls and related art for a silent auction. Last year, students, staff and community potters created 1,022 bowls—helping …

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PHOTOS: Community Leaders Create ‘Empty Bowls’

The pottery is for a March 12 fundraiser that helps ResourceWest and ICA Foodshelf.

City council members, city attorneys and school administrators are all experts at building better communities. That doesn’t make them expert potters, though. Local leaders sat down at pottery wheels Wednesday to make bowls for the 15th Annual Empty Bowls fundraiser. The event raises money for ResourceWest and ICA Foodshelf. People from all over the community first get together for bowl-making events. On Wednesday, Hopkins High School art instructor Terry Chamberlain’s pottery students guided the novices through the process. Empty Bowls then takes place from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. March 12 at the Hopkins Center for the Arts. Attendees make a free will donation; choose their favorite bowl from among 1,000s created by local artists, students and …

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Free Tax Preparation Coming to ResourceWest

AccountAbility Minnesota is offering assistance at 13 sites across the metro starting Jan. 27.

Could you use some help filing your taxes? Do you want to learn more about what public benefits you might qualify for? AccountAbility Minnesota is offering assistance at 13 locations throughout Minneapolis, St. Paul and the suburbs—including ResourceWest in Hopkins. The St. Paul organization is offering free tax preparation and e-file, free savings accounts, low-cost prepaid debit cards, credit reports, financial planning and benefits screening. AccountAbility Minnesota will be offering tax help and screening for public benefits at ResourceWest (915 Mainstreet, Hopkins) at 5:30 p.m. Tuesdays and Thursdays and 8:30 a.m. Saturdays from Jan. 27 to April 16. The services are available to those who fit the following income guidelines: People …

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ResourceWest Toy Chest — Toys Needed!

ResourceWest is collecting toys for local children of low-income families. The need is high and our Toy Chest supply is low.

ResourceWest Still Needs Supplies for Winter Warm Wear Drive

The formal clothing drive is over, but the organization distributes needed supplies throughout the winter season.

ResourceWest’s Winter Warm Wear collection drive officially wrapped up last week, but the Hopkins nonprofit continues to run short on supplies it distributes throughout the winter. Winter Warm Wear provides new and slightly used coats, snow pants, boots and mittens to youth up to age 18. It is particularly in need of waterproof mittens, snow pants and boots for kindergarteners through sixth graders. Coats are also needed. Donations can be dropped off at ResourceWest offices at 915 Mainstreet. Financial gifts can also be donated online.   Follow us on Twitter | Like us on Facebook | Sign up for our free daily newsletter | Check out Patch’s Pinterest boards

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School Supplies Still Needed for ResourceWest Drive

The drive continues through Aug. 31.

With more than 600 students still needing help, ResourceWest is running low on school supplies, according to an announcement the organization sent to supporters. The Hopkins nonprofit started handing out backpacks to families on Monday for its annual Back-to-School drive, which runs through Aug. 31. The organization estimates basic school supplies for an elementary school student cost more than $75. ResourceWest’s Back-to-School program provides each registered K-12 student a new backpack filled with grade-specific basic school supplies.   The organization is particularly in need of: See the PDF to the right of this article for a full list of community drop sites where supplies can be left. This year, ResourceWest also aims to raise $20,…

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ResourceWest Still Seeking Back-to-School Donations

The organization is just 40 percent of the way toward its goal of raising $20,000 for its Back-to-School program.

With just a few days to go until ResourceWest starts distributing school supplies, the organization is just 40 percent of the way toward its goal of raising $20,000 for its Back-to-School program, the organization told supporters Wednesday. The Hopkins nonprofit’s annual Back-to-School drive runs through Aug. 31, but it will start handing out backpacks to families on Monday. The organization estimates basic school supplies for an elementary school student cost more than $75. ResourceWest’s Back-to-School program provides each registered K-12 student a new backpack filled with grade-specific basic school supplies.   The organization is particularly in need of: See the PDF to the right of this article for a full list of community drop sites …

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ResourceWest Launches Back-to-School Drive

The program distributes school supplies to students in need.

ResourceWest is asking for your help providing students in need with the school supplies they need to learn. The Hopkins nonprofit’s annual Back-to-School drive runs through Aug. 31. The organization estimates basic school supplies for an elementary school student cost more than $75. ResourceWest’s Back-to-School program provides each registered K-12 student a new backpack filled with grade-specific basic school supplies.   The organization is particularly in need of: See the PDF to the right of this article for a full list of community drop sites where supplies can be left. This year, ResourceWest also aims to raise $20,000 in cash that will also be used for school supplies. Together, cash and in-kind donations are expected to prepare …

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